| A Kitchen renovation can take approximately eight | | | | 2) The Preparation - The very good do it yourselfer |
| weeks to complete, but of course that is if | | | | can save quite a bit of money by painting or putting |
| everything goes as planned. If you know anything | | | | up drywall. If wiring or pipes need attention, you |
| about Murphy's Law then you know that something | | | | might have to hire a certified electrician or plumber |
| may not go as it was planned. Each kitchen that | | | | depending on you building permit codes in your area. |
| needs rejuvenated varies with the extent of the | | | | 3) The Installation - Always check your products for |
| project, the age, and condition of the house. The | | | | any damage that might have occurred during |
| older the house, the most likeliness that there will be | | | | transportation from the store/warehouse to your |
| a few problems that go along with the remodeling. | | | | home. Your installers should use padded equipment |
| This reasoning can go with any kitchen remodeling | | | | when moving appliances or other items around and |
| design. | | | | use wooden clamps for your cabinets. If you decide |
| The items that follow will give you a short | | | | to install yourself, you should read up on some home |
| breakdown of what to expect from your kitchen | | | | improvement manuals before making any major |
| renovation idea. | | | | decisions on installation. For flooring, if you are using |
| Before starting, you might need a building permit. | | | | sheet vinyl, it goes in easier before your cabinets |
| Check with your local government. | | | | arrive but tile and wood floors are usually installed |
| 1) The Demolition - This is where some project | | | | afterward to save on labor costs. |
| experienced homeowners will save money by doing | | | | 4) The Completion - This involves installing the |
| the tear down themselves but it is not a very fun | | | | counter tops, sinks, faucets and lights. Then comes |
| job. It can also bring a scare to the homeowner | | | | the minor but certainly not forgotten kitchen details |
| because it is always possible to find a "small leak" | | | | such as light covers, decorative hardware (knobs, |
| beneath a sink that reveals rotten floor boards or | | | | handles), switch plates and trim. This can all become a |
| something worse as the sink base comes out. It's | | | | little tiresome but if you keep your focus, you will |
| also possible to find out that the wiring is not up to | | | | finally complete the final touches. When all is done, it |
| code. The good news is that it is better to fix it now | | | | is time to decorate it to your liking and call the |
| than later. Be sure to have a large trash bin to dump | | | | kitchen your own. |
| your waste. | | | | |